Bonitor MP302 Pico Projector review

The Bonitor MP302 Pico Projector is tiny, portable, and compatible with both PCs and Macs, but a host of problems makes it a less than ideal choice.

Bonitor MP302 Pico Projector

Bonitor MP302 Pico Projector

The Bonitor MP302 Pico Projector ($289 direct) is a tiny, glossy white pico projector that's compatible not just with Windows PCs but with Macs, a rarity among pocket projectors. It can show photos and videos from its modest internal memory, or emulate your computer's screen over a USB connection. Bonitor pegs it as a consumer-oriented model—mostly for watching videos or perusing photos—that can also run business presentations off a laptop. In testing, however, it presented enough functional and performance problems to make my experience with it notably frustrating.

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The glossy white MP302 uses a three-LED (red-green-blue) light source and LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) projection technology, and is rated at 15 lumens. It measures 3.9 by 2.1 inches, is just under an inch thick, and weighs 3.9 ounces. Its sole connection is a USB port, for linking to your computer via the included dual USB cable that plugs into two of your computer's USB ports to provide both power and data.

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Read the full Bonitor MP302 Pico Projector review at PCMag

TI Predicts Increase in Pico Projector Phones

Projector chipmaker Texas Instruments predicts a surge in the number of mobile phones with built-in pico projectors coming onto the market, as technology and wireless data networks become more efficient.

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Although phones with pico projectors are not a new concept, TI expects their popularity to grow with trends such as the arrival of faster, 4G networks and the move towards tiered pricing for wireless data.

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Acer C20 PICO projector

The smartphone-sized Acer C20 pico projector hooks up via USB or HDMI and promises a WVGA resolution picture of up to 66-inches with 2,000:1 contrast and 20 lumens brightness.

 

Acer C20 Specs (click image)

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ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP pico projector

ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP pico projector information

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ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP Projector Release Information
 

Manufacturer	ViewSonic
Manufacturer Part #	PLED-W200
MSRP	$499.00
Production Status	Announced
Release Date	APR 2011

ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP Projector Specifications

General	Aspect Ratio	16:10 (Native) 4:3, 16:9
	Brightness (ANSI Lumens)	200 ANSI lumens
	Contrast Ratio	2000:1
	Display Type	DLP
	Resolution (Native / Max)	WXGA (1280 x 800)
Size	Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.0in. x 1.0in. x 5.0in. (12.7cm x 2.54cm x 12.7cm)
	Weight	1.0 lbs. (0.45 kg)
Connectivity	Inputs	1 x SD Card 1 x USB
	Audio	2 x 10W Speakers
Projection Lens	Lamp Type	LED
	Lamp Life	20000 hrs
	Projection Mode	Front
	Projection Screen Size (Diagonal)	in. ~ 300in. (0cm ~ 762cm)

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DLP Pico nHD chip announced

The leading developers of the technology used in every major brand of projector have unveiled a pioneering new chip that will allow projectors to be shrunk to even smaller sizes.

Texas Instruments – the company that makes the crucial digital light processing, or DLP, chips – launched a new DLP Pico chip at last week's IFA Berlin consumer electronics show.

The tiny chip, which has been called the nHD chip, is only around the size of a raisin but has proven extremely effective in projecting images with resolutions of up 640x360 pixels. The size of the chip is likely to make pico projectors a much more commonplace feature in gadgets such as cameras, mobile phones and portable games consoles.

Texas Instruments says the new model gives a much-improved contrast ratio of 1000:1 for much darker black tones and a richer colour spectrum. It will also significantly lower the power consumption of devices using it, compared to older projection technology.

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Philips PicoPix camcorder range launched at IFA Berlin

Philips joins other major brands including Optoma and Aiptek by adding the hand-held devices to their range. The company chose to make rumors official at one of the world's biggest platforms for consumer electronics in the world.

The image quality of the projectors are between 20 and 30 lumens, depending on which model you buy, with a resolution of 800x600 and contrast ratio of 400:1.

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The more advanced models – the 1230 and 1430 – come with a integrated battery, giving 2.5 hours of playback, while the 1020 model can be powered via a USB computer connection.

The 1230 also features stereo loudspeakers, while the 1430 has the speakers, as well as an integrated MP4 player and an SD card slot.

Embracing the eco-friendly requirements of modern gadgets, all of the projectors feature low energy consumption LED bulbs, with lifespans of up to 20,000 hours.

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MiLi iPhone Projector Accessory

When the iPhone first came out it was a pretty eye catching desirable status symbol. Now everyones, got the damn thing and you're just as likely to see a 14 year old kid wielding the amazing smartphone power as some old rich dude in a Porsche. Hmmm... so what could you do to make your iPhone stand out a bit from the masses and enter the realm of the extraordinary again? Purchase the MiLi iPhone Projector of course.

This unfold-able LED pico projector is designed specifically with your iPhone in mind. Simply flip it open and dock your iPhone. Play any movie or video on your phone and project it up to 70 inches wide. Your friends will gasp in awe at your new pocketable movie theater. What's more, plug in any other AV source or VGA input from your laptop and display that as well. The built-in battery even powers and recharges your iPhone while docked in the projector.

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The MiLi iPhone Projector can also be used with your laptop via other AV sources or VGA input from your laptop. The built-in battery even powers and recharges your iPhone while docked in the projector. It also has a built-in speaker that can boost the volume of your iPhone. It comes with a 100-240V AC Wall adapter for charging, VGA Video Cable, Composite Video Cable, and IR Remote. This will be the talk of your friends and family so be sure to order yours today.

The Mili iPhone Projector is available at thinkgeek for $349.99.